An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Loughborough, a town of around 65,000 people in Leicestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Loughborough has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE11 and LE12
- Location
- 9 miles north of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Loughborough involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Loughborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Loughborough job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Loughborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Loughborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Loughborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Loughborough, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Loughborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Loughborough most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Loughborough
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Which postcodes in Loughborough do you work in?
All of them, including LE11 and LE12, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Does a shared house in Loughborough need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Loughborough?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire doors near Loughborough
- Coalville · 8 mi
- Leicester · 9 mi
- Long Eaton · 10 mi
- West Bridgford · 12 mi
- Oadby · 12 mi
- Nottingham · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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